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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.19, 967.62 and 386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.19, 967.62 and 386.45 is: 533.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.19 : 967.62 = 386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.19/967.62 = 386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.19x = 967.62 × 386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.19x = 373,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,931.91/701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.28

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